The Rowans is in Milton, Cambridge and in South Cambridgeshire district. CB24 6ZL is located in the Milton & Waterbeach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South East Cambridgeshire. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Rowans, Milton, Cambridge, CB24 6ZL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CB24 6ZR, CB24 6YX, CB24 6AW, CB24 6BJ, CB24 6ZF, CB24 6AL, CB24 6ZG, CB24 6ZA, CB24 6AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CB24 6ZL is primarily male, with 58.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 41.9% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -9.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 58.1% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 9.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CB24 6ZL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.6% | 54.1% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 36% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 51.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 35.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 57.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 82.6% | 79.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 64.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 64.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 18.1% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 10.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 65.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 11.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 7.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Rowans was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Fen Ditton & Fulbourn average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 The Rowans, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £303,150 | 2024-06-21 | £322,610 |
| 296 The Rowans, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-12-04 | £255,406 |
| 282 The Rowans, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2022-07-29 | £487,318 |
| 242 The Rowans, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Detached, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2022-02-24 | £435,957 |
| 270 The Rowans, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-12-17 | £340,792 |
CB24 6ZL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Hedges Nursery School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colleges Nursery School Campkin Road , CB4 2LD | 4out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Histon Early Years Centre New School Road , Histon CB24 9LL | 3out of 4 | 3,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fields Nursery School Galfrid Road , CB5 8ND | 4out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Nursery School Young Street , CB1 2LZ | 4out of 4 | 4,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Church of England Primary School Humphries Way , Milton CB24 6DL | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road , Chesterton CB4 1TF | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hedges Primary School Northfield Avenue , CB4 2HU | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Campkin Road , CB4 2NB | 3out of 4 | 2,506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Primary School Green End Road , Chesterton CB4 1RW | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cambridge Academy Arbury Road , Kings Hedges CB4 2JF | 3out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Impington Village College New Road , Impington CB24 9LX | 3out of 4 | 2,998 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road , CB4 3NY | 4out of 4 | 4,028 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community College Parkside , CB1 1EH | 4out of 4 | 5,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottenham Village College High Street , Cottenham CB24 8UA | 3out of 4 | 5,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Regional College Science Park Campus , Kings Hedges Road CB4 2QT | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Arts and Sciences Sixth Form and Tutorial College 1 High Street , Chesterton CB4 1NQ | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Cambridge Ascham Road , CB4 2BD | 2out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School, Cambridge Courtney Way , CB4 2EE | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Cambridge Herbert House , 57 Warkworth Terrace CB1 1EE | - not rated | 5,041 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gretton School Manor Farm Road , Girton CB3 0RX | - not rated | 5,313 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll Inn | 8A High Street | 227 yd | |
| The Phoenix Trust (Milton) Ltd | Milton Country Park Cambridge Road, Milton | 648 yd | |
| Grounds Cafe | Milton Country Park Cambridge Road, Milton | 648 yd | |
| Samsung Cambridge Solution Centre | St Johns House, St Johns Innovation Park Cowley Road, Milton | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Inn | 20 - 22 High Street | 315 yd | |
| Lion and Lamb | 19 High Street | 377 yd | |
| Waggon and Horses | 39 High Street | 540 yd | |
| The Brewers Inn | 5 Fen Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Spice | 6B High Street | 221 yd | |
| Unicorn House | 59 Cambridge Road, Milton | 252 yd | |
| Jaws Fish Bar | 61 Cambridge Road, Milton | 257 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Stores Ltd Cambridge Road, Milton | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco (Main Shop) | Tesco Stores Ltd Cambridge Road, Milton | 425 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Recreation Ground COLES ROAD | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| The Sycamores Recreation Ground SYCAMORES RECREATION GROUND SYCAMORES RECREATION GROUND THE SYCAMORES | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Milton C Of E Primary School HUMPHRIES WAY | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| North Lodge Park SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION NORTH LODGE PARK | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.